Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions 2018/2019:

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Clay Play Workshops (Age 2-6) TUESDAYS @ 10:45:We will use various mediums from polymer, sculpey, modeling clay and air dry clay. Children explore, experiment and create to their hearts delight. Various ages can expect various outcomes–but really it’s about the process! (PLAN ON GETTING MESSY!!) TUESDAYS at 10:45 directly after Music with Miss Caitlin! REGISTER HERE

Kids QUILT FESTIVAL (ages 7 and up) ONE SUNDAY per month @9:30am: Classes held 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5, 6/2 Students learn basic quilting concepts and construction techniques to create a 36″ patchwork quilt. They will design, measure, cut and create quilts using both sewing machines and hand sewing. No experience necessary. All students will be encouraged to enter their quilts in the Youth Division of the Vermont Quilt Festival (VQF) held at the Champlain Valley Fairground in Essex Junction on June 26-29, 2019. VQF is New England’s oldest and largest quilt festival and maintains a strong commitment to encouraging a love of for quilting in youngsters. REGISTER HERE

Mighty Makers (ages 3-5) MONDAYS @ 1pm: Sessions offer studio exploration time, followed by project time in a one and a half hour afternoon session. Projects designed with emphasis on the concepts of Science, Technology, Art, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) for preschoolers. REGISTER HERE

Sprouts Adventures in Art & Nature (age 3-5) M/W/F @9am: Sprouts is a unique experience for preschoolers that runs September-June and follows the Essex school calendar. Children must be 3 years old and potty trained. Our Sprouts enjoy studio time, outdoor exploration, community gatherings and classroom projects every day. We weave concepts of science, nature, math and literacy within a artistic framework using the Reggio Emilia philosophy of learning. See our SPROUTS 2017 page for more details! REGISTER HERE

Tiny Humans, Big Emotions with SEED & SEW (age 0-3) THURSDAYS @9:15am: For ages 1-5, but infant/worn siblings welcome. Child development expert, Alyssa Blask Campbell from Seed & Sewjoins us for a special one hour open play! Parent/caregiver will join their child(ren) as Alyssa supports play and models interactions to build emotional intelligence, language skills, and social play. Social/emotional development is crucial for long-term success. Join Alyssa with your kiddo to learn first hand how to build emotional intelligence so your kiddos can thrive. Visit the Seed and Sew website here.

Toddler Time Art & Music (3 years & under) TUESDAYS @9am:Toddler sessions are a special time dedicated to those UNDER 3. In addition to free form art, Miss Caitlin brings interactive music and dance at 10am!! DROP IN!! NO NEED TO REGISTER